Jellyby.
A philanthropist who cares only for people in distant regions, or people away from their own household.
Meaning & usage
A philanthropist who cares only for people in distant regions, or people away from their own household.
Where this word comes from
After the character of Mrs Jellyby in Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House (1852), who busies herself with charity work for Africa while her own household goes to ruin.
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